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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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